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5.4.2.5. SMTP (Email)
This screen allows for the configuring of email settings to permit the camera to send emails when an alarm is
triggered. Below is a screenshot of the email settings screen:
Below is an explanation of fields on the SMTP (Email) settings screen:
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SMTP Server
: SMTP stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. This field allows the user to enter the SMTP server used
by the email service.
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Port
: This field allows the user to enter the port that corresponds to the selected SMTP server.
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Login Anonymously
: This checkbox allows the user to anonymously login to the server.
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Username
: This field allows the user to enter the SMTP username.
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Password:
This field allows the user to enter the password associated with the SMTP username.
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Sender:
This field allows the user to enter the sender email address. This email address will be the one that sends out
all emails pertaining to the alerts and alarm emails sent by the camera.
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Authentication:
This dropdown box allows the user to select an encryption type. There are two types of email
encryption protocols that are available.
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SSL:
Secure Socket Layer
